From Steve Martin to Larry King: Celebrity dads over 60

Last week, news broke that funnyman Steve Martin became a first-time dad in December 2012. Martin’s step into fatherhood came as a big surprise because the beloved actor, known for his comic wit, banjo playing and well-written prose, is 67 years old. But Martin certainly isn’t the first Hollywood star to have a child in his 60s. Here’s a look at some other celebrities who had kids well into their golden years.

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Woody Allen: The screenwriter, director, actor was in his early 60s when he and his wife, Soon-Yi, adopted their daughters, Bechet and Manzie Tio.

Woody Allen: The screenwriter, director, actor was in his early 60s when he and his wife, Soon-Yi, adopted their daughters, Bechet and Manzie Tio.

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Larry King: The television host was 65 and 66 when his seventh wife, Shawn Southwick King, gave birth to their sons, Chance and Cannon.

Larry King: The television host was 65 and 66 when his seventh wife, Shawn Southwick King, gave birth to their sons, Chance and Cannon.

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Donald Trump: The business magnate became a father for the fifth time at age 60 when his third wife, model Melania Knauss-Trump, gave birth to Barron.

Donald Trump: The business magnate became a father for the fifth time at age 60 when his third wife, model Melania Knauss-Trump, gave birth to Barron.

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Julio Iglesias: The Spanish singer became a dad for the eighth time at age 63 when he and his longtime girlfriend, model Miranda Rijnsburger, welcomed son Guillermo Iglesias Rijnsburger, in 2007.

Julio Iglesias: The Spanish singer became a dad for the eighth time at age 63 when he and his longtime girlfriend, model Miranda Rijnsburger, welcomed son Guillermo Iglesias Rijnsburger, in 2007.

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Clint Eastwood: The Hollywood legend became a dad for the seventh time at age 66 when his second wife, TV anchor Dina Ruiz, gave birth to their daughter, Morgan, in 1996.

Clint Eastwood: The Hollywood legend became a dad for the seventh time at age 66 when his second wife, TV anchor Dina Ruiz, gave birth to their daughter, Morgan, in 1996.

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Rupert Murdoch: The media mogul has six children from previous marriages and was 72 years old when his youngest, Grace, was born.

Rupert Murdoch: The media mogul has six children from previous marriages and was 72 years old when his youngest, Grace, was born.

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Sir Paul McCartney: The Beatles star became a father for the fourth time at the age of 61 when his former wife Heather Mills gave birth to their daughter, Beatrice Milly, in 2003.

Sir Paul McCartney: The Beatles star became a father for the fourth time at the age of 61 when his former wife Heather Mills gave birth to their daughter, Beatrice Milly, in 2003.

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Hugh Hefner: The Playboy founder's youngest son, Cooper Hefner, now 21, was born when Hefner was 66.

Hugh Hefner: The Playboy founder's youngest son, Cooper Hefner, now 21, was born when Hefner was 66.

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Elton John: The singer/songwriter, 65, and his partner David Furnish had their second child, Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John, through a surrogate mother in January 2013. The couple had their first son, Zachary, also via a surrogate, in 2010. less

Elton John: The singer/songwriter, 65, and his partner David Furnish had their second child, Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John, through a surrogate mother in January 2013. The couple had their first son, ... more

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Nick Nolte: The actor was 66 when his British girlfriend, Clytie Lane, gave birth to their daughter, Sophie Lane Nolte.

Nick Nolte: The actor was 66 when his British girlfriend, Clytie Lane, gave birth to their daughter, Sophie Lane Nolte.

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Rod Stewart: The singer became a dad for the eighth time at the age of 66 when his third wife, Penny Lancaster, then 39, gave birth to their son, Aiden, in 2010.

Rod Stewart: The singer became a dad for the eighth time at the age of 66 when his third wife, Penny Lancaster, then 39, gave birth to their son, Aiden, in 2010.

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Steve Martin: America's favorite funnyman reportedly became a dad in December 2012 at the age of 67. His wife Anne Stringfield was 41.

Steve Martin: America's favorite funnyman reportedly became a dad in December 2012 at the age of 67. His wife Anne Stringfield was 41.

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Robert De Niro: The actor and his second wife, actress Grace Hightower, had their daughter, Helen Grace, via a surrogate, in December of 2011. De Niro was 68 at the time.

Robert De Niro: The actor and his second wife, actress Grace Hightower, had their daughter, Helen Grace, via a surrogate, in December of 2011. De Niro was 68 at the time.